Nigeria’s Unregulated Mining Economy: How Illicit Gold Fuels Parallel Power.
In the sun-scorched terrains of northwestern Nigeria, the gold fields of Zamfara and Niger States stretch across vast, dusty landscapes marked by shallow pits,[…]
Governance Of Ghana’s Ocean Space – Troubled Waters Engendered by Crime and Corruption.
The late Major Courage Quashigah (rtd), a former Ghanaian Health Minister, had his own definition of food security.” Good, quality, nutritious food, hygienically packaged,[…]
Cashew as a Catalyst for Sustainable Rural Development in Burkina Faso.
Seven years ago, when Adama Patrick Sombié received two hectares of land in Bérégadougou, the outlook was bleak. There were no cashew orchards, no[…]
Nigeria’s $1 Billion Lagos Port Gamble: Can Africa’s Busiest Maritime Gateway Shed Its Chaotic Past?
Last month, the Nigerian government confirmed plans to spend $1 billion on the modernization of the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos,[…]
GERD: The Birth of Africa’s Power Giant.
The grand inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on September 9, 2025, was celebrated across Ethiopia as a triumph of national pride[…]
Russia’s Mining Investment in Tanzania: Extraction Or Partnership?
Red dust clings to maize fields and coats village homes in southern Tanzania. Villagers say, trucks rumble past daily carrying soil destined for processing[…]
Nigerian Ginger: A Case Study in Agricultural Policy Failure.
The Nigerian Ginger: A Historical Overview In Southern Kaduna and neighbouring belts, ginger was not just a spice: it was school fees, food on[…]
Reassessing the African Continental Free Trade Area’s Promises at IATF 2025.
The African dream of economic independence made another audacious stride in Algiers when the African Export-Import Bank unveiled a $1 billion trade & distribution[…]
Nationalisation of Mines in the Sahel: How the Sahel’s Military Rulers are Taking Back the Mines.
In the Sahel, sorrow, tears, and pain have indeed become trademarks, as illegal mining fuels insecurity, corruption, and instability. Gold in the Sahel is[…]
The New Scramble for Africa: United Arab Emirates’ Land Acquisition In Africa.
On 10 June 2022, Tanzanian security forces used live ammunition and tear gas to stop a peaceful Maasai protest in Ololosokwan, Loliondo, Arusha. The[…]
The Sea War: How Foreign Trawlers Are Emptying Gambian Nets.
At dawn in the coastal town of Gunjur, wooden pirogues push out into the Atlantic, their small engines humming over the crash of waves.[…]
A Cultural Assault on Conservation: Chinese Traditional Medicine’s Demands for Animal Parts.
In many locations across Africa and Asia, endangered animals such as pangolins, rhinos, tigers, elephants, and the rest are killed in large numbers, either[…]
Redrawing The Map Of The World: Centering Africa’s Global Position.
Africa lies between the Atlantic and Indian oceans, a vast continent of deserts, mountains, rivers, and thick forests. It is home to 1.4 billion[…]
The Rwandan Renaissance: Economic Recovery through Global Positioning.
When Arsenal took the field on August 17 at Old Trafford, Britain’s second-largest football stadium, Arsenal’s jersey bore the tagline “Visit Rwanda” during the[…]
Nigeria Bans Exports Of Raw Shea Nuts Used For Cosmetic Products To Boost Economy.
Nigeria’s ban on raw shea nut exports is a bold move aimed at industrialising its vast local production. The policy coincides with the inauguration[…]
Russia’s Rail Ambitions in Ghana, Libya, and Burkina Faso.
When Russian Railways (RZD) announced in May that it would pursue major projects in Ghana, Libya, and Burkina Faso, Moscow presented them as investments[…]
Türkiye is giving Somalia military kit in exchange for rare earth minerals.
Is there really free lunch in Freetown? This is a million-dollar question begging for answers when it comes to Türkiye’s dealings with Somalia. Somalia[…]
Code of Chaos: How AI-Driven Misinformation is Reshaping Africa’s Health, Economy, and Politics.
When 21-year-old Precious received a video warning that the COVID-19 vaccine could affect menstrual cycles and ultimately cause infertility in African women, she did[…]
Kenya’s Free Visa Policy: A New Approach to African Tourism.
Openness Has Always Been Kenya’s Story Openness has always been Kenya’s story and a core part of its identity on the continent. Long before[…]
Building Bridges Across the Commonwealth: The Mayor of London’s visit to Lagos and Accra
Nigeria and Ghana, like several African countries, have histories of cordial diplomatic relationships with the United Kingdom. The UK specifically continues to make moves[…]
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